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Last month, the Air Force tested a new anti-missile laser weapon that it hopes to equip onto fighter jets by 2021. For now, it's still too big.
Future Society

Fighter jets may be equipped with anti-missile defensive lasers by 2021.

By Dan Robitzski

European scientists recently tested an unfathomably powerful laser. Next year, they expect to use it to develop new cancer treatments and study supernovas.
Physics

After a successful test, scientists will begin using the 10-petawatt laser next year.

By Dan Robitzski

The new Microsoft Ideas feature for Word uses artificial intelligence to ensure your writing doesn't feature non-inclusive language.
Artificial Intelligence

Microsoft's AI will ensure your writing is free of subtle sexism.

By Kristin Houser

Despite advertising "no lines" and "no checkout" on its walls, Amazon's latest cashierless store features an employee, who can accept cash at a counter.
Future Society

Go big or Amazon Go home.

By Victor Tangermann

San-Francisco-based aerospace startup Elroy Air built a giant cargo drone that can carry 500 pounds of cargo for 300 miles at a time.
Drones

No airports or charging stations required.

By Victor Tangermann

A growing body of evidence suggests that people who dabble in all sorts of fields are better at predicting the future than narrowly-focused experts.
Future Society

Peer into the crystal ball.

By Dan Robitzski

Yusaku Maezawa, the man expected to be SpaceX's first Moon passenger, says he "has no money" and is now selling art from his personal collection.
Moon

His lavish spending could deal a major blow to the mission.

By Kristin Houser

Teslas Can Now Detect Broken Parts and Pre-Order Replacements
Tesla

Your Tesla will "keep tabs" on any components that need replacing by itself.

By Victor Tangermann

A team of researchers in Japan invented a space fire extinguisher that sucks up the flame and its source like a vacuum cleaner.
Space

A regular CO2 foam fire extinguisher could spell disaster in space.

By Victor Tangermann

A new Microsoft patent shows an Xbox controller with a live Braille display to help visually impaired gamers get the full experience of a game or live chat.
Prosthetics and Devices

The live feed of Braille makes in-game text more accessible.

By Dan Robitzski

After investing $2.5 billion into a robot-controlled hedge fund and losing millions, Samathur Li Kin-kan is suing the company that sold him on the AI.
Artificial Intelligence

The first-of-its-kind case could shape the future of AI legislation.

By Kristin Houser

In order to fight the spread of anti-vaxxer misinformation, Instagram is developing a pop-up that will appear next to dangerous medical claims.
Health & Medicine

The pop-up may appear when people search for false information about vaccines.

By Dan Robitzski

Drones’ Batteries Could Last Longer if They Could Perch Like Birds
Drones

These modular landing gears could allow a drone to perch underneath a bridge during a storm.

By Victor Tangermann

As deepfakes and AI-generated "photos" become more common, we all need tools to discern fact from fiction. A new website came up with tips and a test.
Artificial Intelligence

Two scientists built a tool to help people navigate the era of deepfakes.

By Dan Robitzski

Researchers discover that antiretroviral therapy (ART) completely eliminates gay men's risk of HIV transmission through sex.
Treatments

This discovery could help bring an end to AIDS.

By Kristin Houser

A shopping study found that people who use their phones for non-shopping related tasks while at the store make more unplanned purchases.
Future Society

New research shows that your phone could even cause you to forget items you actually meant to buy.

By Kristin Houser

"Millions of Facebook Inc photos, status updates and other content posted since 2014" have been combed over by hundreds of outsourced workers in Hyderabad.
Future Society

For years, millions of private Facebook posts were hand-labeled by third-party contractors.

By Victor Tangermann

A web developer wants to turn San Francisco parking lots into coworking spaces, desks, folding chairs, and all.
Future Society

Would you use a parking space for coworking?

By Victor Tangermann

Scientists figured out how to 3D print a functional "lung" made of inflatable air sacs that can oxygenate blood just like a real lung.
3D Printing

The air sac can be seen pumping oxygenated blood, just like a lung.

By Dan Robitzski

A massive new report by the United Nations concludes that a million species are under threat of extinction — and humans are to blame.
Science & Energy

"This loss is a direct result of human activity."

By Kristin Houser